Financial/Business Analyst-Manufacturing Required

Ledgent is seeking an experienced Financial Business Analyst with expertise in the manufacturing industry. Our client is a leader in the manufacturing of building materials with annual revenue over 3 billion and an employee centric company culture. This is a hands-on role, providing key insights to internal stakeholders regarding cost-saving opportunities as well as future projections. The right person for this role is dynamic, able to seamlessly adapt to different personalities and skill levels, making financial information easily digestible and helping to advise senior management in making financial decisions for the company. This is a highly visible role; you will be working with operations and sales teams to provide analysis that leads to improved company performance and profits. The Financial Business Analyst is an exciting role, where you get to touch all aspects of the business and work interdepartmentally. You must be able to work on site in Brooksville, with one day working from home. If you meet the requirements for this role, please apply today!

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide primary accounting support to operating locations within the Division.
• Assist with purchasing, inventory, and other transactional issues.
• Prepare and review significant financial information for Division, Region, and corporate management.
• Participate in operational benchmarking and monthly performance analysis.
• Contribute to special projects and ad-hoc report requests related to sales, purchasing, working capital, and operating expenses.
• Analyze plant and division balance sheet accounts.
• Maintain and assess internal controls and participate in self-assessment processes.
• Perform journal entries, manage product inventory values within SAP, process payments, and review fixed asset transactions.
• Collaborate with a high-performance management team to maximize EBITDA and return on investment.
• Train Division personnel in utilizing company reporting systems.
• Regularly travel to business sites.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA, CMA, or CFM designation (or strong candidacy) preferred.
• 2 years of financial management experience (manufacturing and inventory experience required)
• Experience in financial analysis and special projects.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proficiency in SAP and PC-based applications, with strong Excel skills.
• Understanding of the conceptual framework underlying financial accounting.
• Diplomacy and leadership abilities within a team environment.
• Effective task prioritization and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. To the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.